This is a leadership role at Bluebird Backcountry. As Bluebird expands in future years, this role is a training role for an area General Manager position. This position reports to Soraya McMahon, Bear Mountain GM.

Please email jobs@bluebirdbackcountry.com with “Base Area Director / GM in Training” in the subject line. Include both your resume and a cover letter that answers ‘What characteristics make for a successful ski area manager?’

Duties

• Ensure safe, secure and efficient operations of Bluebird Backcountry’s base area
• Supervise and train the base area team, including plowing, guest services, rentals, camping and food
• Create a welcoming culture for all Bluebird Backcountry guests
• Assist in the design and layout of the base area
• Manage the budget for guest services, rentals, camping, food and beverage and plowing
• Lead the setup of the base area with guidance and assistance from the leadership team
• Lead the takedown of the base area at the end of the season

What Makes This Job Great

• Work with a driven, entrepreneurial and creative team that is bringing something new to skiing
• This role has significant growth and leadership potential (for example, last year’s Base Area Director is now Bear Mountain’s GM)
• Grow the sport of backcountry skiing and build the vibe you love

Qualifications

• Entrepreneurial self-starter with strong leadership abilities
• Passionate and experienced backcountry skier or splitboarder
• Experience managing a small team
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively work with a variety of personnel across various teams
• Background in either operations, guest services, or both
• Startup background a plus
• Basic building skills a plus
• Enthusiastic individual with a warm, welcoming character

Timing, Pay and Location

• This is a full-time, seasonal role from approximately December 1st through April 15th.
• Bluebird will be open 5 days per week from Thursday-Monday, plus possible holidays
• Pay is $1,200-$1,500/weekly salary plus stock options
• Bluebird Backcountry is located between Kremmling and Steamboat Springs Colorado, approximately a 35 minute drive from each. Google maps pin here.
• If needed we can provide employee housing at a significantly discounted rate

How to Apply

Please email jobs@bluebirdbackcountry.com with “Base Area Director / GM in Training” in the subject line. Include both a cover letter that answers ‘What characteristics make for a successful ski area manager’ and your resume.

Bluebird Backcountry is currently hiring for several positions with immediate openings. We have a wide range of on-snow and leadership positions available so I hope you’ll find a job opening of interest and apply. Please review our jobs board for the most current positions and descriptions: https://bluebirdbackcountry.com/jobs/  

• Education Program Director
• Backcountry Education Manager
• AIARE Course Instructor
• AIARE Course Leader
• Marketing Manager
• Guest Services Associate
• Ski Patroller
• Backcountry Instructor (Full Time)
• Backcountry Instructor (Weekends)
• Accountant / Bookkeeper (Part Time, Remote)
• Rental Shop Technician
• Snow Safety Internship Program

About Bluebird Backcountry

Bluebird Backcountry is located on the Continental Divide in Colorado, halfway between Kremmling and Steamboat Springs. Our team has a welcoming, energetic, get-it-done culture. We are excited to introduce a new way to think about skiing… and to see just how far we can take the Bluebird Backcountry concept.

https://bluebirdbackcountry.com/